Category Archives: News
KDEM plans visit to Lyon County to observe flood damage
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is planning a stop in Emporia next week to observe flood damage. Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell says KDEM staffers will visit Lyon Co...
May 17, 2019
New fundraising drive announced to assist homeless men, women & children in Emporia
Family Promise of the Flint Hills has recently announced a new campaign to aid those in the Emporia area who do not have a stable housing situation. This fundraising drive began after Chairman Doug Ep...
May 17, 2019
USD 252 holds Drone Technology Night to showcase new drone program
People from across the area gathered southwest of Hartford to watch a special demonstration at the Drone Technolgy Night on Thursday. USD 252 Southern Lyon County held the event at 763 Road T near Har...
May 17, 2019
USD 245 Southern Coffey County settles in employment discrimination lawsuit; district denies any violations
An area school district sued by a former principal for alleged employment discrimination has agreed to a settlement in the case. USD 245 Southern Coffey County has agreed to pay $11,250 and provide "o...
May 17, 2019
Court documents: Money order from former Chase County jailer to inmate led to discovery of illicit relationship
More information is coming to light about the former Chase County detention staffer charged with illegal sexual contact with an inmate. Maudi McCorgary stands accused of one unlawful sexual relations ...
May 16, 2019
Emporia PD continues investigation of burglary at Kari's Diamonds and Bridal
Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal was burglarized Thursday morning. Owner Kari Stookey says she was called by the business alarm company and a nearby business owner almost back-to-back a bit after 7 am...
May 16, 2019
Kidnapping suspect reaches plea on another charge
One suspect in a kidnapping case from last fall has pleaded to a different charge. Originally, Brandon Villa was charged with kidnapping after a person reported being kidnapped, beaten and robbed at a...
May 16, 2019
Grand opening announced for Emporia's new splash pad; Jones Aquatic Center also approaches opening weekend
The Memorial Day weekend is approaching, meaning Emporia’s outdoor water facilities are getting ready to open. The city will have a grand opening ceremony shortly before noon May 22 for its bran...
May 16, 2019
Planned power outage to affect ESU campus this weekend
Emporia State University campus will be shut down on Sunday for an electrical outage. All buildings on the ESU campus will be closed all day on Sunday while Westar workers do maintenance and repairs t...
May 16, 2019
Community gathers for Law Enforcement Memorial Service
White Auditorium is typically a venue for competitions and celebrations. But a much more poignant atmosphere was evident Wednesday during the city’s ninth annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service...
May 16, 2019
